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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.10, 1,027.08 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.10, 1,027.08 and 442.80 is: 662.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.10 : 1,027.08 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.10/1,027.08 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.10x = 1,027.08 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.10x = 454,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,791.02/686.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.86

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